Many studies have found an association between low circulating (serum) vitamin D and PPD.[1][2][3] In addition, one study has found that lower levels of vitamin B12 six weeks after delivery were associated with higher EPDS scores. Further research is needed to clarify the possible relationship between vitamin B12 and PPD.[4]
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- ^Quansheng Tan, Shuai Liu, Dajie ChenPoor vitamin D status and the risk of maternal depression: a dose-response meta-analysis of observational studiesPublic Health Nutr.(2021 Jun)
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